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Meyerland neighbors fed up with raw sewage overflowing onto neighborhood streets
Read full article: Meyerland neighbors fed up with raw sewage overflowing onto neighborhood streetsFor months, raw sewage has been bubbling up onto neighborhood streets, leading to a terrible smell and a lot of frustration.
See ya later alligator! Mont Belvieu Public Works use grapple truck to remove 12-foot long gator from ditch
Read full article: See ya later alligator! Mont Belvieu Public Works use grapple truck to remove 12-foot long gator from ditchA 12-foot long alligator was removed from a ditch in Mont Belvieu Monday thanks to the efforts of both animal control and the city’s public works department.
Houston residents demand action on vacant properties causing eyesores, hazards
Read full article: Houston residents demand action on vacant properties causing eyesores, hazardsVacant and abandoned properties are a problem in several neighborhoods across the Houston-area. Currently, the City of Houston’s Department of Neighborhoods has a list of 1,061 residential properties listed as “dangerous buildings.”
‘It’s still not where it needs to be’: Mayor Whitmire shares new details on plan to tackle high water bills
Read full article: ‘It’s still not where it needs to be’: Mayor Whitmire shares new details on plan to tackle high water billsDuring a city council meeting Tuesday afternoon, newly-elected mayor John Whitmire addressed the ongoing water issues in Houston.
Park Ten project causing traffic delays for drivers on West Houston road after construction company declared bankruptcy
Read full article: Park Ten project causing traffic delays for drivers on West Houston road after construction company declared bankruptcyKPRC2 viewer Frans Floris reached out to us about Park Row Drive between Highway 6 and Eldridge Parkway in West Houston.
Are these digital kiosks blocking pedestrian traffic in Houston?
Read full article: Are these digital kiosks blocking pedestrian traffic in Houston?Giant LED touchscreen kiosks tower over city sidewalks all throughout the region. The kiosks are part of a program launched in 2021 by the Mayor’s Office of Innovation.
Suspended water employee authorized $116k payment to her brother after city of Houston started investigation
Read full article: Suspended water employee authorized $116k payment to her brother after city of Houston started investigationFive weeks after KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered questionable connections between businesses awarded millions in waterline repair jobs and city of Houston employees, we're digging deeper to show you what city leaders have done with the information.
Weekly Wrap: Mayor calls Amy “Rude,” Who’s paying for his book?, and ‘DRAINED’ finds questionable contracts
Read full article: Weekly Wrap: Mayor calls Amy “Rude,” Who’s paying for his book?, and ‘DRAINED’ finds questionable contractsThat's only the beginning of what we have instore for you in our Weekly Wrap.
Sterlingshire Apartments working to be in compliance with the City; Residents say they’re still dealing with issues
Read full article: Sterlingshire Apartments working to be in compliance with the City; Residents say they’re still dealing with issuesOn Wednesday, dozens of residents at the Sterlingshire Apartments in Northeast Houston were served a hot meal thanks to an organization called Hoodies 4 Healing.
What you should know about a plan to revamp streets in the Gulfton neighborhood
Read full article: What you should know about a plan to revamp streets in the Gulfton neighborhoodHouston officials held a news conference Tuesday to announce the official groundbreaking to “transform Hilcroft Avenue into a safer and more equitable road,” according to Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner.
Raising the bar of quality of life by improving Houston streets
Read full article: Raising the bar of quality of life by improving Houston streetsHOUSTON – A plan that would go beyond just repairing potholes and extending the life of streets and making them last longer, that is Houston Mayor Silvester Turner’s goal. His new Street Rehabilitation program is designed to improve nearly 300 miles of Houston roadways by the end of this year, with a goal of eventually touching 100% of Houston streets in the time to come. Everyone who travels on City of Houston streets, whether they are driving, walking or biking should do so in a safe and equitable manner, according to Mayor Turner. -Public Works will conduct their research, analyzing streets in all 11 districts and will determine the condition and rideability. -they’ll be fixing street surfaces, fixing curbs, storm drains, sidewalks, and making ramps more accessible.
These maps show places that are under a boil water advisory in the Houston area
Read full article: These maps show places that are under a boil water advisory in the Houston areaHOUSTON – Houston Public Works and officials in Missouri City released maps showing the parts of the Houston area that are under a boil water notice after an 8-foot water main break flooded eastern parts of the city Thursday. “Houston Water crews have been able to isolate the break and water pressure should be slowly restored over the next few hours.”Officials at Houston Public Works said areas shaded in orange on the map embedded below are included in the boil water notice. The Houston boil water notice will remain in effect until at least Saturday at 7 a.m, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a press conference Friday afternoon. When it is no longer necessary to boil the water, the public water system officials will notify customers that the water is safe for drinking water or human consumption purposes. RELATED STORIESHigh water covers 610 East Loop and several roads in east Houston after 8-foot water main breaksHouston hospitals experiencing water issues, city clinics close Thursday after water main breakSee what’s going on around the city as KPRC 2 reporters give latest updates after massive water main breakLIST: HISD cancels classes Friday; other businesses, restaurants closed due to water main break in east HoustonThese videos show the impact of water main break that flooded east HoustonPHOTOS: High water takes over east Houston neighborhood, roads after water main breakGet real-time Houston traffic updates